Category
Pre Owned Car Buyer
About the Organization
Honda of North Hollywood is under new ownership! Join our team for exciting opportunities and a place where you can advance your automotive career. As a family owned dealership we welcome you to become part of it. Join a positive, creative and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement as we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals who share the same passion to join our team. We are the fastest growing dealership in the country and there are many opportunities for you to pursue your career goals.
Description

**Company:** Acura of Los Angeles Westside / Honda of North Hollywood
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA
**Position Overview:**
The Used Car Manager will oversee the pre-owned vehicle sales operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels, pricing strategies, and customer satisfaction. This role includes managing sales staff, implementing effective sales processes, and maximizing profitability.
**Company Expansion Notice:**
Honda of North Hollywood is under new ownership! We are expanding our team and seeking motivated individuals ready to advance their automotive careers. Acura of Los Angeles Westside is celebrating its grand opening and is excited to build a dynamic team.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Manage the pre-owned vehicle inventory, including purchasing and pricing
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve monthly and annual targets
- Train, motivate, and lead the sales team
- Ensure customer satisfaction and handle escalated issues
- Monitor market trends and adjust inventory and pricing strategies accordingly
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns
- Maintain relationships with wholesalers, auction houses, and other suppliers
- Conduct regular sales meetings and training sessions
- Ensure compliance with all dealership policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
**Qualifications:**
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive sales management, with a focus on pre-owned vehicles
- Proven track record of success in a similar role
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to analyze market trends and adjust strategies accordingly
- Proficiency in inventory management software and CRM tools
- Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
**Physical Demands:**
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds
- Manual dexterity for handling inventory and performing data entry
**What We Offer:**
- Competitive salary plus commission starting at $66,600 annually
- Supportive staff and team
- Advancement opportunities
- 401k with matching contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Medical (HMO), dental (PPO & HMO), vision
- Company partner discounts
- Busy service drive and experienced leadership
**Equal Opportunity Employer:**
Honda of North Hollywood and Acura of Los Angeles Westside do not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
Pre Owned Manager Bilingual Spanish and English
Req Number
PRE-24-00001
Position Requirements

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individual should possess:

• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required; college degree preferred
• At least three (3) years of sales management experience
• Proven track record of successfully meeting and exceeding sales goals
• Excellent customer service, organizational and negotiation/closing skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and enthusiastic presence in a team environment
• Strong written and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Experience and familiarity with various Automotive systems
• DealertrackDMS and Vauto experience preferred
• Consistent and stable work history
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• Ability to apply a common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Have and maintain an excellent driving record.
• All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen

What We Offer:

• Guranteed compensation and excellent commissions
• Supportive staff and team
• Strong relationships with banks and vendors
• Advancement opportunities
• 401k with Matching Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 3 Holidays closed per year
• Medical (HMO), Dental (PPO & HMO), Vision
• Company Partner Discounts
• Large inventory

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to:

• Sit and/or stand interchangeably throughout the day.
• Sit and/or stand for long periods at a time.
• Use hands, fingers and arms continually, frequently and throughout the day.
• Bend, crouch, crawl, stoop and kneel continually, frequently and throughout the day.
• Pick-up, lift and carry items that may exceed 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs efficiently with the normal amount of direction for the position; displays the professional attitude and capabilities of a self-starter
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Honda of North Hollywood reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Honda of North Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
Open Date
5/17/2024
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.